Armenia-NATO talks in Yerevan as Pashinyan meets NATO deputy chief
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Yerevan on 18 December 2025 for high-level talks with Armenian officials. The meetings focused on deepening cooperation between Armenia and NATO, with discussions covering security, regional stability, and transport connectivity projects.
Shekerinska met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Parliamentary Speaker Alen Simonyan, and Defence Minister Suren Papikyan. She praised the long-standing partnership between Armenia and NATO, calling the exchange productive and forward-looking.
The talks explored ways to strengthen ties, including NATO’s support for Armenia’s role in unblocking regional transport links. Specific projects discussed were the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) and Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace initiative. Shekerinska linked these efforts to broader goals of improving regional connectivity and economic integration. Pashinyan highlighted Armenia’s commitment to working with international partners, including NATO, to promote peace and stability. The discussions also reviewed recent regional developments following a joint declaration signed in August by Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and then-U.S. President Donald Trump. Shekerinska reiterated NATO’s appreciation for Armenia’s contributions and stressed the importance of continued collaboration on security challenges. The meetings underscored the shared interest in enhancing transport corridors to reconnect the South Caucasus region.
The visit concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation. Armenia’s transport initiatives, backed by NATO’s engagement, aim to boost regional trade and communication networks. Further discussions on security and stability are expected to follow in the coming months.
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